The Market Garden Diaries: Managing the Workload
Monday, June 29 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Join us for a relaxed, informal coffee chat focused on the realities of organic market gardening and the day-to-day challenge of managing the workload. This virtual session is a space to connect with fellow growers, share what’s working on your farm, and talk through the systems, tools, and strategies that help keep production moving through the busiest parts of the season.
This Month’s Topic is: Managing the Workload
From planting schedules and harvest coordination to labour constraints, efficiency hacks, and burnout prevention, this conversation will explore how growers are balancing the many demands of market gardening while staying productive and sustainable.
Whether you’re running a small garden plot or scaling up production, come ready to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from others navigating the season alongside you.
No presentations, no pressure — just good conversation.
Bring your coffee and join us!
We’ll be joined by Sean Smith of Crooked Farmz and Kristine Hammel, with more speakers to be announced, who will share insights from their experience in market gardening. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Erica Shelley, helping guide a lively exchange on all things organic growing.
Free to attend. Registration required.
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